Benjamin Eavey

Data Center Systems Engineer at Computer Products & Resources (Corporate Technologies)

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Current
  • Data Center Systems Engineer at Computer Products & Resources (Corporate Technologies)
Past
  • On-Site Technician at Best Buy
  • Network Administrator at ImageMedia
  • Sales and Bench Technician at Software America
Education
  • Ferris State University
  • Grand Rapids Community College
Connections
68 connections
Industry
Information Technology and Services
Websites

Benjamin Eavey’s Summary

I'm a full-time Information Systems professional trying to use my knowledge, gifts, and skills to make a difference for both my company and the larger community. My goal, ultimately, is to make a positive impact in whatever I do.

Benjamin Eavey’s Specialties:

Highly skilled with Citrix products, Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange Server, and Linux. Also work with SQL Server and various web technologies.


Benjamin Eavey’s Experience

  • Data Center Systems Engineer

    Computer Products & Resources (Corporate Technologies)

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

    February 1996Present (12 years 7 months)

    Manage and support ASP and co-location customers in a high-end, highly-available Data Center facility. Configure and maintain Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange Servers, SQL Servers, and Citrix application server farms for multiple customers. Install and maintain Microsoft and Linux-based web servers hosting multiple web sites. Create detailed design and configuration documentation for multiple customer environments. Evaluate and recommend new products and technologies for deployment into production. Responsible for all Linux configuration and support issues, including in-house Linux DNS, web, and email servers.

  • On-Site Technician

    Best Buy

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BBY; Retail industry)

    February 1995February 1996 (1 year 1 month)

    Configured hardware and software at customer sites, troubleshot problems, and performed minor repairs. Managed personal equipment inventory for customer sales and support.

  • Network Administrator

    ImageMedia

    (Partnership; 1-10 employees; Information Services industry)

    July 1994January 1995 (7 months)

    Installed and administered the company's Novell LAN. Also installed and configured document imaging and archiving systems for customers.

  • Sales and Bench Technician

    Software America

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)

    December 1993July 1994 (8 months)

    Worked the sales floor selling software and custom-built computer systems. Also did some entry-level technician work doing simple system builds and diagnostics.


Benjamin Eavey’s Education

  • Ferris State University

    Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems, 20032011 (expected)

  • Grand Rapids Community College

    Associate in Arts, Computer Science, 19912003


Additional Information

Benjamin Eavey’s Websites:

Benjamin Eavey’s Interests:

Linux deployments, Citrix technologies, running and biking (when possible).

Benjamin Eavey’s Groups:

Lithuanian Global Genealogical Society, CPR Running Team, GRLUG

  •    Microsoft Certified Trainers
  •    GRLUG - Grand Rapids Linux Users Group
  •    CompTIA Certified Professionals Group

Benjamin Eavey’s Honors:

Microsoft Certified IT Professional Credentials:
-- MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
-- MCITP: Server Administrator
-- MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Credentials:
-- MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
-- MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration
-- MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration
-- MCTS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuration

Other industry certifications:
-- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
-- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
-- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
-- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
-- Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator (CCEA)
-- Certified Novell Engineer (CNE), NetWare 5.1
-- Hewlett Packard Accredited Systems Engineer (HP ASE)
-- CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)
-- CompTIA Linux+
-- CompTIA A+


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